noun🔗ShareA device that is used for lifting and moving large objects."The construction workers used derricks to lift the heavy steel beams into place on the new building. "devicemachinetechnologyindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes."The oil company used several derricks to drill for oil in the remote location. "structuretechnologyindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hangman."The old derrick was known throughout the school for his cruel jokes. "personjoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hoist with, or as if with, a derrick."The construction crew derricked the heavy steel beams into place on the new skyscraper. "technologymachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove (a pitcher)."The manager decided to derrick the starting pitcher after he gave up three runs in the first inning. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
